Small Group Exploration – normally no more than 2-5 travellers. Being few brings you closer to local life and flexibility to go to places less travelled; to go beyond the ordinary. You can be min. 1 and max. 8 travellers on this tour. You can book 1 person, but we cannot guarantee more participants. WANT THIS ALL TO YOURSELF? For an additional 40 USD per person you can secure this as a Guaranteed Private Tour. Please contact us for further details and booking. No limits. However, Visit Beyond trips are

Cochin. A sweet colonial spot in the South-western part of India, and the gateway to Kerala – God's own country. A proud city of stories from the past and present, full of impressions and friendliness. The fishermen bargaining the price of today's catch. The traditional Chinese fishing nets slowly being lowered as the sun sets. And the families taking a stroll as the last rays of sun slowly disappears in the ocean's surface. You will take it all in as you bicycle the streets of Cochin in the early morning, and explore local farm life in the green outskirts. Neatly tied together with you being picked up upon arrival in the airport, train or bus station and transferred to your accommodation for the days ahead. This is your perfect soft landing in charming Cochin, and start on your India adventure.

There is no overall guide on the tour, but a driver who speaks basic English. There may be English Speaking tour guides on the pre-organized day tours (only) according to itinerary.Not included: · Meals other than the one mentioned in “Included in price”.
· Visas
· Personal Travel Insurance (compulsory)
· Entry fees at the monuments
· Personal guide for the whole trip
All other expenses not stated as included in the above

· Have a soft landing in Cochin, and a fine start on your India adventure
· Explore the magnificent places in the magical Fort Kochi area – from the Chinese fishing nets to the remaining artefacts of the British colonial era
· Get a feel for the local life through a farm trip and a bike ride on the streets of Fort Cochin.
· Practicalities incl. transfer and accommodation taken care of so you can focus on exploring

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Cochin Urban - 4 Days - Comfort

Day 1: Arrive in Cochin and transfer to your accommodation

Welcome to Kerala – to God's own country! Upon arrival you will meet your local representative and be transferred your accommodation. After check-in you have the rest of the day to explore the colonial charm of Cochin on your own. To stroll along the water when the fishermen return from the sea, when families play in the last rays of sun and the Chinese fishing nets are so beautifully pulled up during sunset.

Accommodation: Standard room at Comfort hotel

Day 2: Day trip in the outskirts of Cochin,

Have your breakfast at your hotel, and prepare to explore Kerala in a unique way as you visit a farm in the Cochin suburbs.

Start by going to the Jengar boat jetty, where you cross to the Vembanad estuary to reach the farming Island. The locals will enter the vessel, too, carrying along their motorbikes, cars as they return from mainland Cochin.
Once you reach the other side, your local guide from the village will welcome you. A good 30 minutes' walk will take you to the beautiful, lush farm where you are free to explore the area and its cultivations. Depending on the time of the year, you will get to know the details of paddy farming or fish, crab and prawns farming. Indeed a beautiful sight with the lush fields surrounded by water, and the ever present coconut palms to give a pleasant treat to your eyes. This area is also full of both inhabited and migratory birds.

In the afternoon you will be served authentic Kerala local style food which include local rice, veggies and curries, fish, karimeen (pearlspot), crab/prawns, which you may have caught yourself while learning the local fishing techniques. Once full, move on to a boat cruise through the islands and end your day at the Jengar jetty from where you will return to your hotel.

Day trip in the outskirts of Cochin,

Have your breakfast at your hotel, and prepare to explore Kerala in a unique way as you visit a farm in the Cochin suburbs.

Start by going to the Jengar boat jetty, where you cross to the Vembanad estuary to reach the farming Island. The locals will enter the vessel, too, carrying along their motorbikes, cars as they return from mainland Cochin.
Once you reach the other side, your local guide from the village will welcome you. A good 30 minutes' walk will take you to the beautiful, lush farm where you are free to explore the area and its cultivations. Depending on the time of the year, you will get to know the details of paddy farming or fish, crab and prawns farming. Indeed a beautiful sight with the lush fields surrounded by water, and the ever present coconut palms to give a pleasant treat to your eyes. This area is also full of both inhabited and migratory birds.

In the afternoon you will be served authentic Kerala local style food which include local rice, veggies and curries, fish, karimeen (pearlspot), crab/prawns, which you may have caught yourself while learning the local fishing techniques. Once full, move on to a boat cruise through the islands and end your day at the Jengar jetty from where you will return to your hotel.

Day 3: Cochin – Morning Bicycle ride

Have an early breakfast, so you are ready for a bicycle ride through the streets of old Cochin and into local life in the morning. Start at 07:30 AM and as you peddle through the streets you will pass St. Francis Church, Santa Cruz Basilica, the Dutch Cemetery, beach and beach-side shops, Chinese fishing nets, the busiest Bazaar road which connects Fort Cochin and Mattancherry, the Dutch Palace, the Jewish Synagogue, the Jewish Cemetery and everything in between.
After this three hours tour, you will come back to your hotel and spend the rest of the day taking in the last bits of Cochin.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Standard room at Comfort hotel

Day 4: Cochin

After Breakfast, check out from your hotel and proceed to your next destination.
If you need help with your onwards transport, fancy a bit of inspiration or want to explore Kerala beyond the ordinary, feel free to contact us and we will help according to your needs.

Meals: Breakfast

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Stay at hotel with heritage ambiance in standard room with private bathroom and aircon.